How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 343.5 miles (552.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.51 mi
06h 25m
Flight
240.88 mi
387.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.88 mi
Kilometers
387.66 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.51 mi
Kilometers
552.83 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sun, May 31, 3:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Spokane Valley
171.4 mi
03h 12m
To Mount Vernon
172.1 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spokane Valley and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec · East Kincaid Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1619 ft · 37 sec · South 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 4th Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Fulton Street

    84 m · 10 sec · East Fulton Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    723 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley and Mount Vernon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 81%
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 13%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
South 2nd Street
0.31 mi
East Kincaid Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.6 mi
240.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 12m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
11:10 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 343.5 miles (552.8 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Spokane Valley and 172.1 miles from Mount Vernon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.42 one way or $126.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spokane Valley and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 240.88 mi (387.66 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population36,336
Coordinates48.4212200, -122.3340500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Valley (-117.23937, 47.67323)
End: Mount Vernon (-122.33405, 48.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.12 gal
45.88 L · about $63.42
Round trip
$126.85
24.24 gal · 91.76 L
Estimated CO2
107.7 kg one way
Round trip: 215.4 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $63.42 $126.85
Mid-grade $5.57 $67.47 $134.94
Premium $5.77 $69.94 $139.89
Diesel $5.47 $66.26 $132.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Mount Vernon. The current time is 02:13:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.